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President Tinubu Swears In New INEC Chairman

October 23, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Meanwhile, in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The brief ceremony took place at 1:50 p.m. in

Senate Confirms Professor Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

October 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Senate has officially confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His confirmation came on Thursday following a screening session conducted by the Senate Committee of

“Declare Diri’s Seat Vacant, He’s Partyless” – Kenneth Okonkwo Tells INEC

October 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Politician and actor Kenneth Okonkwo has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the seat of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, vacant and organize a fresh governorship election within 90 days. Okonkwo made

Tinubu Nominates Prof. Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

October 9, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from Kogi State, North-Central Nigeria, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The nomination, confirmed by the National Council of State,

May Agbamuche Takes Over as Acting INEC Chairman from Mahmood Yakubu

October 7, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has undergone a leadership change as Professor Mahmood Yakubu handed over to May Agbamuche, who now serves as Acting National Chairman. Agbamuche, the oldest serving National Commissioner, officially assumed

INEC Debunks Fake Recruitment Advert, Warns Nigerians

September 17, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has alerted Nigerians to a fraudulent recruitment advert currently circulating on social media. According to the Commission, the fake advert claims that INEC is recruiting for various positions and

INEC Declares LP Candidate Serving Jail Term Winner of Assembly Rerun Election

August 21, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A prison inmate, Bright Ngene of the Labour Party (LP), has been declared winner of the rerun election for Enugu South 1 State Constituency held on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The Independent National Electoral Commission

APC Demands Cancellation of Kano Bye-Elections Over Violence

August 16, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the bye-elections in Shanono/Bagwai constituency and the rerun in Ghari constituency, Kano State, citing widespread violence and disruption. In a

2027: "Tinubu, Obi, Atiku should step aside" – Ex-LP chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo

“They are thieves that have enthroned fellow thieves to inflict pains on us” — Kenneth Okonkwo earnestly prays for INEC officials

February 6, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

On Monday, Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo cursed all INEC officials who have ever manipulated elections in favour of desperate and inept politicians in the nation. Okonkwo, who was commenting on the severe state